Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA (Voucher Included)

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help to maximize the productivity of the healthcare team. To stand out in this high-demand field, you need a specialized skill set and certification. This National Healthcareer Association-certified course will train you for an entry-level position as a clinical medical assistant and prepare you for the certification exam.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow 16% through 2031,...

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Course code: GES181

What you will learn

  • Specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
  • Ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
  • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
  • Discuss the various clinical job duties of a medical assistant
  • Recognize the importance of professional certification

How you will benefit

  • Identify the functions of the major body systems
  • Describe how to measure vital signs
  • Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
  • Summarize the basic guidelines for administration of injections
  • Explain the three methods used to perform venipuncture
  • Identify the placement of electrodes for an ECG
  • List the steps for obtaining a throat culture
  • State how to conduct physical and chemical examinations of urine
  • Recognize what constitutes a medical emergency
  • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrate your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers.
  • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting performing clinical tasks under the direction of the provider.
  • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified, showing they have met certain educational requirements and are committed to continuing their education going forward.

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 12 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 380 course hours
  1. Medical Terminology
    1. Getting Started
    2. How to Take This Course
    3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
    4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
    5. The Musculoskeletal System
    6. The Cardiovascular System
    7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    8. The Respiratory System
    9. The Digestive System
    10. The Urinary System
    11. Midterm
    12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
    13. The Nervous System
    14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
    15. The Integumentary System
    16. The Endocrine System
    17. Mental Health
    18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
    19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
    20. Final Exam
  2. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant for the Experienced CMAA
    1. Pharmacology
    2. Pathophysiology
    3. Infection Control and Medical Asepsis
    4. The Chief Complaint and Patient History
    5. Body Measurements and Vital Signs
    6. Preparing for Examinations
    7. The Complete Physical Examination (CPE)
    8. Specialty Examinations and Procedures
    9. The Physician's Office Laboratory (POL)
    10. Specimen Collection and Processing
    11. Introduction to Phlebotomy
    12. Diagnostic Testing
    13. Minor Office Surgeries
    14. Medication Dosage Calculations
    15. Administering Medications
    16. Emergencies in the Medical Office
    17. First Aid Procedures and Mental Health Issues
    18. Rehabilitation
    19. Nutrition and Special Diets
    20. Certification
    21. Preparing for Your Career

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Prerequisites:

This course is intended for experienced medical assistants. If you do not have previous experience in the profession, we recommend completing our Certified Medical Administrative Assistant course prior to enrolling.

Certification Requirements:

To be eligible to sit for the CCMA exam, you must hold a high school diploma or GED.

While you'll learn everything you need to know to pass the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), you'll still need to ensure that the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant course will meet your state's requirements. Please visit your state's Medical Board site for more information.Students intending to work in Washington state may be required to provide or request an official transcript from the school they are enrolled with to qualify for employment as a Medical Assistant – Certified. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

  • Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the CMAA course:

  • Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
  • Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

About Certification: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has a single goal: to improve the quality of patient care in all medical settings. NHA believes that increasing the knowledge, skills, and competency of healthcare professionals will result in improved patient care as well as better efficiency in the healthcare industry. NHA provides a variety of certifications that work toward achieving this goal. The organization is a nationally-recognized and highly-respected healthcare certification provider.

Clinical medical assistants can make an above-average salary and enjoy a prestigious medical career. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median medical assistant salary is $37,190 with an hourly wage of $17.88.

According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), medical assistants, otherwise known as clinical medical assistants, typically work alongside physicians in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. As a clinical medical assistant, you will interact directly with patients daily. You will likely be the first person a patient encounters after passing reception and the last person they see before exiting the facility. It will be your job to put them at ease, assure them they will be properly cared for, and leave them with a good impression. To be successful in this job, you will need to learn Electronic Health Record (EHR) software.

You will be responsible for taking the medical histories and recording patients' vital signs. Exact duties will vary by location, healthcare specialty, and practice size, but you will also likely complete clerical and administrative tasks within physician's offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. You will also need to understand how and what information can be shared and adhere to confidentiality laws, like HIPAA, in patient treatment.

Duties can include administrative and clinical tasks such as the following:

  • Taking medical histories
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Assisting the physician during examinations
  • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
  • Performing basic laboratory tests
  • Instructing patients about medication and special diets
  • Preparing and administering medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
  • Transmitting prescription refills as directed
  • Phlebotomy
  • Taking electrocardiograms
  • Wound care and changing dressings
  • Using computer applications
  • Answering telephones
  • Welcoming patients
  • Updating and filing patient medical records
  • Coding and filling out insurance forms
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
  • Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping

Although the exact amount of time can vary, it typically takes nine months to two years to become a medical assistant, depending upon the program and time you have to commit. For example, this course allows you up to 12 months of access to complete the required training.

Yes. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The registration fee for the exam is included with this course.

Yes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). It does not count toward your overall score in this course if you do not achieve the minimum score required for mastery. Please note: Third party funded students may not be eligible.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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